Warning Signs Of Buffalo Hump

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early signs of buffalo hump

I'm curious if there is any information regarding early signs of the buffalo hump? I've been on meds for a few months now including a protease inhibitor. Lately I have recurring pain or tension in my neck and upper back which wasn't...

Response from John A. Bartlett, M.D.

Duke University Medical Center

My patients tell me that they may notice symptoms earlier, but as you point out, it may be very difficult to sort out all of the issues. Check your profile in the mirror or ask a friend to look at you in profile- these may be the most sensitive... Read more »

buffalo hump/glucosamine & chondroitin

I have had a buffalo hump problem off and on for several years (Viread,3tc & Viramune). I have... Read more »

Response from Brian Conway, M.D. »

Clinical Trials for Buffalo Hump

My partner has a severe buffalo hump. He has been positive since 1995 of only 49tcells. Tcells now... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

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Surgery Savvy For PWAs

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Stress Warning Signs

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Is Your HIV Treatment Working? Warning Signs and False Alarms

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buffalo hump

Posted by Anonymous, 6 Replies

has anyone experienced a "buffalo hump"? my doctor says that not enough information is known about the cause or treatment of it. i have consulted with a plastic surgeon who has recommended a procedure to remove the hump. has anyone had any... Read more »

Buffalo Hump Just Starting

Posted by mike55, 6 Replies

Hi,

I have been successly treated with Trizivir for four years (since becoming HIV+). All was well until a few weeks ago I noticed the dreaded hump starting to appear behind my neck.

I would like to hear experiences from anyone going through this... Read more »

crixibelly and buffalo back

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hey Guys:
I am looking for ANY information on the layer of FAT you get on your belly from protease
inhibitors. The news just gets worse because you get a layer of fat on the back of your
neck, too. JUST... Read more »

The reason not to use a PCR (WARNING)

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

There is a reason not to use a pcr rna for testing.
I had an oral exposure insertive and receptive with very little cum and caugt an std. I had almost none of the classic symptoms except thrush and swollen lymph nodes and within the first 2 weeks by... Read more »

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